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🏷️ Brand Names — Same Active Ingredient
⚠️ Don't buy duplicates. All products below contain lambda-cyhalothrin as the active ingredient. They differ only in concentration, formulation type, and price — not in how they work or what they kill. Buying two different brands is buying the same pesticide twice.
Demand CS
Syngenta · Microencapsulated suspension
9.7% lambda-cyhalothrin
Professional
Cyzmic CS
Control Solutions · Microencapsulated suspension
9.7% lambda-cyhalothrin
Professional (generic)
Scimitar GC
Syngenta · Capsule suspension
11.8% lambda-cyhalothrin
Golf course/turf
Karate Z
Syngenta · Liquid
2.08% lambda-cyhalothrin
Agricultural
Martin's Cyonara
Control Solutions · RTU spray
0.5% lambda-cyhalothrin
Consumer
🎯 Target Pests
✓Ants
✓Cockroaches
✓Fleas
✓Ticks
✓Mosquitoes
✓Spiders
✓Scorpions
✓Bed Bugs (contact)
✓Wasps
✓Earwigs
✓Silverfish
✓Centipedes
✓Millipedes
✓Crickets
✓Stink Bugs
✓Asian Lady Beetles
✓Boxelder Bugs
✓Stored Product Pests
⚗️ Mixing & Dilution Guide
Rates below are general guidelines. Always follow your specific product label — rates vary by brand and application site.
General perimeter spray (concrete/soil)
0.2–0.4 fl oz / gal
Apply along foundation, under eaves, entry points. Repeat every 60–90 days. Demand CS and Cyzmic CS are interchangeable at this rate.
Spot treatment indoors
0.1–0.2 fl oz / gal
Apply to cracks, crevices, baseboards only. Lower rate for indoor use. Keep people and pets out until dry (≈30 min).
Mosquito barrier spray (foliage)
0.4 fl oz / gal
Apply to shrubs, grass, and ornamental foliage. Do not apply to blooming plants. Highly toxic to bees — apply evening only.
⚠️ Safety & Precautions
- Extremely toxic to fish and aquatic invertebrates — do not apply near water or storm drains
- Highly toxic to bees — apply only in evening when foraging is minimal
- Cats are sensitive to pyrethroids — keep off treated surfaces until fully dry
- PPE required: gloves, long sleeves, eye protection during mixing
- REI (Re-Entry Interval): 12 hours for agricultural, 30 minutes (dry) for residential
Example
0.5 oz
per gallon
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🌿 Environmental & Ecological Impact
⏱️ Residual & Re-entry Timeline
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Apply
Follow label mixing and application rates
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Re-entry: 2–4 hours (until dry)
Keep people and pets out of treated area
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Effective period: 60–90 days
Active residual — killing or repelling target pests
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Reapply
Re-treat when pest activity returns or residual expires
🔄 Alternatives & Related Products
Same chemical class or different approaches to the same pests.
🔄Bifenthrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
🔄Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Permethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
🔄Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Cypermethrin
Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
↔️Same class: Synthetic Pyrethroid
Pyrethrin
Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
↔️Different approach: Botanical Pyrethrin
Boric Acid
Different approach: Inorganic
Different approach: Inorganic
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is lambda cyhalothrin safe for pets?
Follow the product label. Keep pets out of treated areas until completely dried (2–4 hours for sprays). Once dry, treated surfaces pose minimal risk to dogs and cats.
Q: Can I use lambda cyhalothrin indoors?
Check the specific product label — formulations vary. Baits and dusts often have indoor labeling; concentrates and granulars are typically outdoor.
Q: How long does lambda cyhalothrin last after application?
Residual varies by formulation, surface type, weather, and UV exposure. Indoor applications last longer than outdoor. Check the product label for re-application intervals.
Q: What should I do if exposed?
Remove contaminated clothing, wash skin with soap and water. For eye contact, rinse 15–20 minutes. For ingestion or severe symptoms, call Poison Control (1-800-222-1222). Have the product label available.
📋 Safety Data Sheet (SDS)
Demand CS — Safety Data Sheet
View the official SDS document for this product directly on the CDMS label database.
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For informational and educational purposes only. PestControlBasics.com is not a licensed pest control operator and does not provide pest control advice, recommendations, or professional services. All pesticide applications must comply with the product label — the label is the law under FIFRA (7 U.S.C. § 136). Always read the full label before use. Consult a licensed pest management professional for infestations involving structural damage, public health pests, or any situation where safety is a concern. SDS/MSDS links open third-party sources; PestControlBasics.com is not responsible for their content.